Zoos & Aquariums
3 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.
🦁 ZooQueens Zoo offers an intimate, manageable wildlife experience perfect for families with young children. Unlike larger zoos that can overwhelm little ones, this compact 18-acre gem focuses exclusively on North American animals, making it easy to see everything in one visit without exhausting tiny legs. The petting zoo area is a standout feature where kids can get up close with friendly farm animals.
🦁 ZooThe Staten Island Zoo packs a surprising punch for its compact size, offering families an intimate wildlife experience without the overwhelming scale of larger zoos. Kids will be mesmerized by the impressive reptile collection,one of the finest in the country,plus engaging tropical forest and aquarium exhibits that bring them eye-to-eye with fascinating creatures. The zoo's claim to fame is Staten Island Chuck, the Groundhog Day prognosticator, making this a beloved local treasure that's easy to navigate with little ones in tow.
🦁 ZooThe Central Park Zoo packs big animal experiences into a compact, manageable space perfect for younger children who might get overwhelmed at larger zoos. Kids go wild watching penguin feedings, seeing sea lions splash during their training sessions, and getting up-close with goats and sheep at the Tisch Children's Zoo petting area.